Over the last decade, increasingly more states have joined the ranks of members who have more stringent ignition interlock laws on the books. In an effort to protect the roads from drunk drivers and to reduce recidivism, there’s been a purposeful movement towards zero tolerance for first-time offenders. The success such laws have had in […]
Laws
What is Aggravated Driving Under the Influence?
Unfortunately, drunk driving remains a serious issue in America. According to the NHTSA, 27,133 people died in traffic accidents; of those, 10,874 (29%) were related to drunk driving. The most terrifying of these statistics is the fact that of the tens of thousands of drunk drivers on the road at any given time, only a […]
What Are All-Offender Ignition Interlock Laws?
As you were taught in school, the United States is a Federal, Constitutional Republic comprised of 50 states. Although these states join together to form the country and must obey federal rules or regulations, they often operate under their own independent jurisdiction. As a result, certain states have laws or restrictions that others might not […]
When Did the Legal Drinking Age Change to 21?
On July 17, 1984, the United States Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. The controversial bill, pushed by the Regan administration in conjunction with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), established a federal penalty to any state that allowed the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. The […]
What Happens When You Get a DUI?
Driving under the influence or driving while impaired is never a wise decision, especially in the age of ridesharing services. If convicted of a DUI, there are stiff consequences and underlying costs attached like fines, license suspension, and possible car breathalyzer installation. All of these can be a result even if your actions hurt no […]
When Did DUI Laws Start?
When cars were first in the limelight, there wasn’t much in the form of traffic laws and safety. Change happened on a national scale much in the way it often does. First, societal demand for legislation came about because of the increasing consequences of both alcohol and cars being available. For legislation to keep up, […]